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Escape To... The Cornish Bakery #1
Sunshine at The Cornish Bakery
Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall
Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room
with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.
In need of a change to your pace of life?
Want to escape the pressures of work?
Then contact Elsie today!
When Daisy Green answers Elsie’s advert, she’s in need of a break. A break from her job, a break from her flatmate, a break from her bridezilla of a sister, Anne, and the chance to put as much distance between her and her cheating ex as possible.
Turning up in Penworth Bay, Daisy is quickly welcomed into the close-knit community with open arms and with the sun shining she’s looking forward to being able to leave the drama of everyday life behind her.
When Elsie calls upon her to help Ollie in his quest to finalise his sister’s wedding plans, Daisy reluctantly agrees.
Between choosing food for the wedding breakfast, deciding between roses and lilies and checking in on guests, a spark begins to grow between them. Or so Daisy hopes.
Just as she dares to believe in true love, her ex turns up and flips her world upside down.
Is Daisy brave enough to make a decision which will change her life forever? Will one fateful night lead to a rekindled romance or tragedy?
Packed full of sunshine, romance and friendship escape to Sunshine at the Cornish Bakery and travel to Cornwall to charming Penworth Bay...
Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room
with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.
In need of a change to your pace of life?
Want to escape the pressures of work?
Then contact Elsie today!
When Daisy Green answers Elsie’s advert, she’s in need of a break. A break from her job, a break from her flatmate, a break from her bridezilla of a sister, Anne, and the chance to put as much distance between her and her cheating ex as possible.
Turning up in Penworth Bay, Daisy is quickly welcomed into the close-knit community with open arms and with the sun shining she’s looking forward to being able to leave the drama of everyday life behind her.
When Elsie calls upon her to help Ollie in his quest to finalise his sister’s wedding plans, Daisy reluctantly agrees.
Between choosing food for the wedding breakfast, deciding between roses and lilies and checking in on guests, a spark begins to grow between them. Or so Daisy hopes.
Just as she dares to believe in true love, her ex turns up and flips her world upside down.
Is Daisy brave enough to make a decision which will change her life forever? Will one fateful night lead to a rekindled romance or tragedy?
Packed full of sunshine, romance and friendship escape to Sunshine at the Cornish Bakery and travel to Cornwall to charming Penworth Bay...
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2021
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February 6, 2024
#buzzwordchallenge 2023- weather
A very clean romance. Daisy answers an ad to work at a Cornwall Bakery for free, with room and board included, for her vacation time. She needs a break from her job, her ex boyfriend, her roommate and her bridezilla sister. Its a chance to try something new and breathe. The people are warm and welcoming. And then there is Ollie. A sweet cupcake guy, as I call them. Sweet on the outside and mushy on the inside 😍
Its a series, and its free on KU. The next book is a Christmas story, but why not celebrate Christmas in July?
A very clean romance. Daisy answers an ad to work at a Cornwall Bakery for free, with room and board included, for her vacation time. She needs a break from her job, her ex boyfriend, her roommate and her bridezilla sister. Its a chance to try something new and breathe. The people are warm and welcoming. And then there is Ollie. A sweet cupcake guy, as I call them. Sweet on the outside and mushy on the inside 😍
Its a series, and its free on KU. The next book is a Christmas story, but why not celebrate Christmas in July?
March 21, 2022
This book is the first in a “Escape to…the Cornish Bakery” series and if the first book is anything to go by – it promises to be an excellent series.
If you’re looking for a feel-good book that screams “run away and start a new life by the sea”, then this is the book for you! The characters are well rounded, fun and I miss them already.
I always try and included a content or trigger warning on themes that can be particularly upsetting. I have mentioned before, we often read chick-lit as a form of escapism and I think the heavier themes should be highlighted. This features a TW of: parents death, drowning.
Daisy Green is on the run from her life – and her cheating ex-boyfriend. Taking up residency at Elsie’s Cornish bakery, in exchange for bed and board, Daisy finds skills she never knew she had and gets stuck in planning a wedding with the dishy Ollie. This is a laugh out loud, feel good romance and definitely a great summer read.
If you’re looking for a feel-good book that screams “run away and start a new life by the sea”, then this is the book for you! The characters are well rounded, fun and I miss them already.
I always try and included a content or trigger warning on themes that can be particularly upsetting. I have mentioned before, we often read chick-lit as a form of escapism and I think the heavier themes should be highlighted. This features a TW of: parents death, drowning.
Daisy Green is on the run from her life – and her cheating ex-boyfriend. Taking up residency at Elsie’s Cornish bakery, in exchange for bed and board, Daisy finds skills she never knew she had and gets stuck in planning a wedding with the dishy Ollie. This is a laugh out loud, feel good romance and definitely a great summer read.
February 17, 2023
A super cute small town, sea side, short romance story.
Including everything you could want from a short story romance - escaping a cheating ex, office job and (seemingly not that great of a friend). Add in a small town full of amazing kind women, a charming man and a dangerous event. Then a happy ever after ending. Perfect.
There were little things in the story that could have been developed more such as ollies parents deaths, the girls at the bakery etc but in a short story you just can't get the depth you could if it were longer so that is forgiven.
I am excited to read the rest in the series!
Including everything you could want from a short story romance - escaping a cheating ex, office job and (seemingly not that great of a friend). Add in a small town full of amazing kind women, a charming man and a dangerous event. Then a happy ever after ending. Perfect.
There were little things in the story that could have been developed more such as ollies parents deaths, the girls at the bakery etc but in a short story you just can't get the depth you could if it were longer so that is forgiven.
I am excited to read the rest in the series!
February 21, 2022
3.5 out of 5 stars
August 20, 2022
A real escapism novel, leave reality and live by the sea in a warm cocoon of love, cupcakes and coffee, something that we all would probably have liked to do at times, when life has dragged us down and made us feel sad. Easy, pleasant read with just a little dangerous drama thrown in.
October 8, 2022
Excellent easy read
A great easy read. This is another great book in the sunshine series that whips along at great speed. The characters and story quickly grabbed my imagination and I didn’t want to put it down. A great read.
A great easy read. This is another great book in the sunshine series that whips along at great speed. The characters and story quickly grabbed my imagination and I didn’t want to put it down. A great read.
August 11, 2022
Great holiday read!
Definitely recommend this book - sweet, lighthearted and funny. A great book to pack away and take on holiday. I read this in less than 2 days!
Definitely recommend this book - sweet, lighthearted and funny. A great book to pack away and take on holiday. I read this in less than 2 days!
August 16, 2022
I have been in a reading rut lately.
This book was very enjoyable and kept my interest. It felt nice diving into this feel good read.
This book was very enjoyable and kept my interest. It felt nice diving into this feel good read.
October 12, 2022
This was a heartwarming read. Predictable in places but that doesn't take anything away from the story and I look forward to returning to The Cornish Bakery series in the fuure.
December 21, 2022
Lovely story
Easy reading and enjoyable. Loved the characters and how the story unfolded. Looking forward to reading more by Sarah hope.
Easy reading and enjoyable. Loved the characters and how the story unfolded. Looking forward to reading more by Sarah hope.
January 14, 2023
Daisy and Ollie's story was a lovely distraction from the dreadful weather outside, couldn't put down the book and will be reading the next in the series.
February 23, 2024
Very enjoyable read surrounding a young woman named Daisy who needs a break from her overbearing and somewhat abusive boss when she comes upon an ad looking for someone who would be willing to work at a quaint bakery with the pay being a free stay in a very cozy room upstairs. She jumps at the chance and it turns out to be the best decision of her life.
She doesn't miss the extra-long days doing work that's never enough and never appreciated. She falls in love with the area, the people who are so friendly and helpful, and especially one guy who is too good to be true. Yes it's been done before, but this book handled it in a way that kept me reading on.
You will find yourself rooting for the kind Daisy and hoping her boss, who calls her while she is on vacation demanding she do some emergency work for her, falls into the ocean.
She doesn't miss the extra-long days doing work that's never enough and never appreciated. She falls in love with the area, the people who are so friendly and helpful, and especially one guy who is too good to be true. Yes it's been done before, but this book handled it in a way that kept me reading on.
You will find yourself rooting for the kind Daisy and hoping her boss, who calls her while she is on vacation demanding she do some emergency work for her, falls into the ocean.
August 1, 2022
FREE GET AWAY -- NEW LIFE OPTIONAL
I really needed this book. It was 111°F outside and I was snuggled up with a cozy!! What a delightful read it was. Interesting hook in the plot. Young ladies find an advertisement to take a job volunteering in a Cornish bakery for free room and board. What a solution this could be for many women. Escape, be anonymous, learn a new skill or relearn one and your backstory is whatever you want it to be. You won't be the first to volunteer and not the last!
I really needed this book. It was 111°F outside and I was snuggled up with a cozy!! What a delightful read it was. Interesting hook in the plot. Young ladies find an advertisement to take a job volunteering in a Cornish bakery for free room and board. What a solution this could be for many women. Escape, be anonymous, learn a new skill or relearn one and your backstory is whatever you want it to be. You won't be the first to volunteer and not the last!
October 21, 2022
It was a decent read but I didn't care much for the main character, Daisy Green. She came off as kinda rude and I felt like she wasn't all that grateful for how kind the folks at the bakery were and how patient they were. Also I'm not a huge fan of romance anymore, especially insta-love, so I didn't really care for her relationship with Ollie. Ollie was a good character. Maybe a bit too kind and considerate for someone like Daisy? 🤔 Anyway, it's a sweet, clean romance, so there's that.
May 13, 2025
love the Cornish setting!
A very enjoyable sweet romance. Daisy is escaping a ton of pressure back in London and takes a couple weeks to help at a bakery, a place where workers turn into friends and then family. She ends up helping Ollie finalize the arrangements for his sister’s wedding and they begin an uncertain romance of their own. Lovely setting, enjoyable characters, a creepy ex, and bonding over seals!
A very enjoyable sweet romance. Daisy is escaping a ton of pressure back in London and takes a couple weeks to help at a bakery, a place where workers turn into friends and then family. She ends up helping Ollie finalize the arrangements for his sister’s wedding and they begin an uncertain romance of their own. Lovely setting, enjoyable characters, a creepy ex, and bonding over seals!
August 3, 2024
Predictable, but Nice
I like the idea of a place like this bakery in a perfect local and totally accepting people. I like the idea of finding the love of your life there by chance. You know from the beginning what’s likely to happen, but the way it unfolds is sweet.
Now, where do I sign up?
I like the idea of a place like this bakery in a perfect local and totally accepting people. I like the idea of finding the love of your life there by chance. You know from the beginning what’s likely to happen, but the way it unfolds is sweet.
Now, where do I sign up?
June 14, 2022
very good
This is the first time reading this author thanks to prime reading service this was a nice book a good story and a happy ending what more can you ask for looking forward to the next one 😊
This is the first time reading this author thanks to prime reading service this was a nice book a good story and a happy ending what more can you ask for looking forward to the next one 😊
April 23, 2023
What a gorgeous book. I really enjoyed this one and fell in love with all of the characters and their backstories. The only negative is that the Cornish bakery doesn’t exist, as I now want to live and work there too!
5* and I’ve already downloaded and started the second in the series ♥️
5* and I’ve already downloaded and started the second in the series ♥️
September 7, 2023
nice easy read for a summer afternoon in the garden!
I really enjoyed reading this heartwarming story.
A nice simple read for a sunny afternoon in the garden! I look forward to read the others in the series.
I really enjoyed reading this heartwarming story.
A nice simple read for a sunny afternoon in the garden! I look forward to read the others in the series.
December 30, 2023
Daisy is burnt out at work, has broken up with her boyfriend of 2 years, and her flatmate has moved her boyfriend into their flat. She takes a two week holiday to volunteer at a bakery in Cornwall (food and lodging provided).
January 20, 2024
Romance
As romance novels go, this one would be a good choice. It is a quick read filled with good characters and a predictable story line. And, of course, a good cry at the end. What more can you ask for!
As romance novels go, this one would be a good choice. It is a quick read filled with good characters and a predictable story line. And, of course, a good cry at the end. What more can you ask for!
June 24, 2024
An excellent read
I enjoyed this tale of a woman, feeling unsettled in her life, taking a working vacation because she can't afford a relaxing one. It's sweet and clean with characters that jump into your heart and with writing that made me late to work!
I enjoyed this tale of a woman, feeling unsettled in her life, taking a working vacation because she can't afford a relaxing one. It's sweet and clean with characters that jump into your heart and with writing that made me late to work!
August 7, 2024
A Very Good Book
The characters were very fun and interesting. The value of family was uplifting. The way friends became family was so awesome. The love and the romance were very special. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
The characters were very fun and interesting. The value of family was uplifting. The way friends became family was so awesome. The love and the romance were very special. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.
May 7, 2025
I wanted a quick read small town romance story, and that's just what I got. I will definitely be reading #2 in this series. I actually got choked up a bit towards the end. Yes, I got attached to these wonderful characters.
February 18, 2022
Sunshine at the Cornish Bakery
I enjoyed reading this book. I hope to read more of Sarah Hope’s books in the future. I can recommend her books
I enjoyed reading this book. I hope to read more of Sarah Hope’s books in the future. I can recommend her books
February 27, 2022
Great Read
Very well thought out and written. Snow for the next one. Hope it is as good as this one .
Very well thought out and written. Snow for the next one. Hope it is as good as this one .
April 8, 2022
sweet!
A perfectly happy read. I enjoyed it very much and hope Elsie has a job for me!
I highly recommend it and am on to the next book.
A perfectly happy read. I enjoyed it very much and hope Elsie has a job for me!
I highly recommend it and am on to the next book.
May 4, 2022
Totally enjoyed reading this book
May 23, 2022
Sunshine
Wonderful thing to be reading at the beach or anywhere!!! A light hearted, fun book with a good ending!!
I loved it!!!
Wonderful thing to be reading at the beach or anywhere!!! A light hearted, fun book with a good ending!!
I loved it!!!
May 24, 2022
Escape to Penworth Bay Cornwall to Elsie's Bakery great story
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